Seatbelts must be worn on every trip
Most crashes happen close to home, so short trips are not an exception.
Seatbelts double your chance of surviving a crash
Research proves seatbelt use greatly improves crash survival.
Passengers not wearing seatbelts can harm others
Unrestrained passengers can be thrown into others during a crash.
Seatbelts must be correctly fastened
Correct positioning prevents internal and head injuries in crashes.
Drivers must ensure children are properly restrained
Children must be in approved child restraints for their size and age.
Seatbelt must not be worn under the arm or behind the back
Incorrect positioning reduces seatbelt effectiveness.
Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts
Airbags and seatbelts together provide maximum protection.
Approved child restraints must be
Use anchorage points and follow installation instructions.
A booster seat must be used with
Ensures proper upper body restraint for older children.
It is dangerous to carry more people than
Overcrowding increases injury risk and is illegal.
Drivers must ensure all passengers
Legal responsibility falls on the driver for passenger safety.
Passengers over 16 not wearing a seatbelt
Individuals over 16 are responsible for their own seatbelt use.
Child restraints must comply with
Only certified seats meet safety and legal standards.
A child restraint should be used based on
Using the correct restraint prevents serious injury or death.
Never wrap a seatbelt around
The adult’s weight can crush the child in a crash.